Vauvillers (Somme)

Vauvillers ( Picard: Veuvilé ) is a northern French village with 275 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the department of Somme in the Picardie region. The municipality belongs to the canton Chaulnes and is part of the Communauté de communes de Haute Picardie.

Geography

The community is located approximately four kilometers north of Rosières -en- Santerre in the Santerre. The municipal area extends north to the Autoroute A29 and to the south of the department of road D337 Harbonnières after Chaulnes where the group of houses La Maison Rouge is located.

History

In the area of Vauvillers traces of Gallo-Roman settlement have been found.

The church, which was destroyed in World War partly received as an award, the Croix de guerre 1914-1918.

Population

Management

Mayor ( maire ) since 2001 Annick Marechal.

Attractions

  • The Dating back to the 12th century church of Saint- Eloi ( parts since 1926 as a monument historique classified ).
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